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Applications Open Until Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 at midnight

Click Save and Continue Later at the bottom at any time to receive a link that will let you complete the application at later time. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Fall, 2021 Specialists are expected to work out of our offices in New Orleans, Atlanta, or Washington, DC.

Hi, we're Online Optimism. What's your name?*
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What are your pronouns?*
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What's your email?*
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What's Your Phone Number?*
If accepted, I will work out of your offices in:*
We expect Fall, 2021 Specialists to work in-office. At the moment, our COVID-19 policy allows vaccinated staff to work unmasked, while we ask unvaccinated individuals to wear masks and remain socially distanced, per CDC guidelines.
- Atlanta, GA
- Washington, DC
- New Orleans, LA
Which Specialist Position Are You Applying For?*
You can read more about our Specialist Specializations here.
Have a Second Specialization You're Interested In?
We understand you might have a lot of passions! Let us know if there's a second department you'd like to be considered for. You do not have to apply for two positions if you don't want to.
Do You Have a Preferred Start / End Date for Your Specialist Period?*
Fall Specialists typically begin work in the middle of August, and continue into the beginning of February. We ask for at least 12 weeks but are open to as many as 20 if your schedule allows it.
What is Your Weekly Availability?*
Our Specialists work 20 - 35 hours per week, between the hours of 9AM - 5PM, Monday - Friday. Please let us know days of the week, and hours.
Let's Get to Know You

Below are a few, longer questions about yourself, and the Specializations you've chosen above. We have found the answers below give us much more information than a cover letter would!

Again, a friendly reminder that there is a Save & Continue button at the bottom of this application, should you need it.
What's your life like currently, education/work related?*
A couple sentences will be fine.
Why do you want to be a Specialist at Online Optimism?
Please tell us your favorite thing about whichever city you're planning to work in.*
Please tell us about a superb piece of content marketing put out by a company in 2021 and why it was so exceptional.
1-2 paragraphs will be fine.
Why might an online retailer selling shoes choose to use Google advertisements over social media advertisements?
1-2 paragraphs will be fine.
Please tell us about an amazing piece of social media marketing put out by a company in 2021, and why it was so good.
1-2 paragraphs will be fine.
Please tell us about a beautiful digital design you've seen created in 2021, and why it was so effective.
1-2 paragraphs will be fine.
Please provide us with a website that you find both effective, and beautiful, and reasons you believe it is both of those things.
1-2 paragraphs will be fine.
One of our company values is to "Better Our Community." Please share how you believe a small business should achieve that goal.
1 - 2 paragraphs will be fine.
Do you have a personal website, LinkedIn URL, or other site of yours you'd like us to review?
Please share below.
Please list any marketing, design, sales, or development tools/software you have experience with.
If you have certifications, here's where to put them.
We love files! See below for what to upload here.
We require you to upload at least a resume.

Your answers above are always more helpful than an actual cover letter, so please don't worry about writing one - it's not needed and we won't read any cover letters submitted.

If you're applying for Digital Design or Web Development, we require a portfolio (if your website link above has a portfolio, you don't need to attach one here.)

If you're applying for Content Marketing/SEO, Social Media, or Culture, we require you to upload a writing sample (if your website link has one, you don't need to attach one here.)

Of course, we also accept GIFs. They're not required, but who doesn't love receiving GIFs?

10 file & 50 MB maximum. If the file uploader gives you trouble, you can also email your items to [email protected] with your name and we'll add them to your application manually.

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Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, png, xls, xlsx, gif, jpeg, webm, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 10.
If you don't make the cut this time, want to be notified about future opportunities?*
No hard feelings if it's a no, promise! This does not affect our consideration.

Yes, email me future internships & career openings.

Yes, but I only want to hear about careers (not Specialist positions.)

No thanks, this is the only opportunity I wanted.
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Our goal is to provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Optimists. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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